The award is named for Szarejko ’80, in recognition of his support for the library. It is given to a Fisher faculty member who actively supports information literacy. All faculty members are eligible for the award, with the exception of the library committee members.

According to the committee, Brauer has been “instrumental in providing new students with a firm foundation in information literacy throughout the First-Year Program.” He has developed, facilitated, and promoted information literacy in the College’s learning communities, department courses, and through revisions of the core curriculum. In addition, he is credited with fostering “stronger working relationships between First-Year Program faculty and librarians, and assisting faculty and librarians in reaching their information literacy goals.”